Investment Objective

The investment seeks long-term growth of capital.
The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in common stocks of companies with small market capitalizations (which, for purposes of this fund, are those companies with market capitalizations similar to companies in the Russell 2000® Index or the S&P SmallCap 600® Index). It invests in domestic and foreign issuers. The fund invests in either "growth" stocks or "value" stocks or both. The advisor uses fundamental analysis of factors such as each issuer's financial condition and industry position, as well as market and economic conditions, to select investments.